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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Rory Roshi (ranked 5395 p4p, 5365 weight class) and Russell I Wanna Tussle (ranked 599 p4p, 595 weight class). Russell I Wanna Tussle will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rory Roshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Russell I Wanna Tussle!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
I Wanna Tussle throws a body punch but Roshi moves out of range.
Roshi throws a shot from downtown. I Wanna Tussle moves away and avoids it.
I Wanna Tussle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab by I Wanna Tussle.
I Wanna Tussle has Roshi up against the ropes in a clinch.
I Wanna Tussle trying to stall but Roshi improves his position.
I Wanna Tussle prevents a body shot from Roshi.
Roshi tries a body shot but I Wanna Tussle blocks it.
Roshi lands with a left to the head.
Roshi tries to work over I Wanna Tussle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roshi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short right from Roshi on the inside.
Roshi breaks from the clinch.
Roshi throws a right hand that misses
and I Wanna Tussle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
I Wanna Tussle scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roshi throws a poor cross that misses
and I Wanna Tussle counters with a left to the body.
I Wanna Tussle scores with a jab to the body.
I Wanna Tussle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
I Wanna Tussle lunges at Roshi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Roshi's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roshi misses with a double jab
and I Wanna Tussle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Roshi misses.
Roshi throws a looping overhand right but I Wanna Tussle ducks down to avoid it.
I Wanna Tussle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Roshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from I Wanna Tussle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Roshi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
I Wanna Tussle misses the shot to the body.
Roshi clinches up against the ropes.
Roshi blocks an elbow strike.
Roshi blocks an elbow strike.
Roshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I Wanna Tussle taking a breather.
I Wanna Tussle lands an elbow just above Roshi 's eye.
Roshi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Roshi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by I Wanna Tussle.
Roshi looking to slow down the pace here.
I Wanna Tussle throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roshi takes an elbow to the temple.
Roshi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. I Wanna Tussle's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Roshi breaks from the clinch.
I Wanna Tussle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roshi.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
I Wanna Tussle tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Roshi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roshi moves into the clinch successfully.
I Wanna Tussle wants to stall.
Roshi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roshi pushes I Wanna Tussle back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
I Wanna Tussle misses with an elbow over the top.
Roshi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Roshi.
Roshi misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roshi misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from I Wanna Tussle.
I Wanna Tussle tries to work over Roshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I Wanna Tussle misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rory Roshi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
That kick from I Wanna Tussle tenderised Roshi's leg. Roshi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Roshi has managed to clinch.
Roshi works on I Wanna Tussle's body with a couple of short punches.
I Wanna Tussle tries a body shot but Roshi blocks it.
I Wanna Tussle scores with a hook to the body.
I Wanna Tussle trying to stall but Roshi improves his position.
I Wanna Tussle stalling in the clinch but Roshi improves position.
Good body shot from Roshi.
Roshi breaks the clinch.
I Wanna Tussle lands a jab to Roshi's midsection.
Roshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from I Wanna Tussle.
I Wanna Tussle looks to land a right hand but Roshi moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but I Wanna Tussle manages to avoid it.
As Roshi backs off I Wanna Tussle throws a huge counter combo but Roshi manages to avoid it all.
I Wanna Tussle scores with a hook to the body. Roshi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Roshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roshi misses the shot to the body.
I Wanna Tussle has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
I Wanna Tussle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roshi throws out the jab.
Roshi has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
I Wanna Tussle is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Roshi rather than just go for the knockout.
Roshi misses with a hook.
Danga de danga de dang - I Wanna Tussle scores with a four punch combination!
I Wanna Tussle scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Roshi misses the target.
I Wanna Tussle tries a head kick but it misses.
I Wanna Tussle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roshi.
Roshi misses with a straight right.
I Wanna Tussle is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Roshi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling I Wanna Tussle to score with a decent uppercut.
Roshi moves into range and clinches up with I Wanna Tussle.
A right hand to the body from Roshi.
Roshi manages to break the clinch.
Good exchange - I Wanna Tussle coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roshi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Roshi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Roshi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I Wanna Tussle tries to throw a body punch but Roshi avoids it by throwing I Wanna Tussle back against the ropes.
Roshi leaning against his opponent.
Roshi tries a body shot but I Wanna Tussle blocks it.
Roshi misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by I Wanna Tussle.
A short right from Roshi on the inside.
I Wanna Tussle looking to slow down the pace here.
Roshi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
I Wanna Tussle throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Roshi lands a shoulder strike.
Roshi manages to break the clinch.
Roshi drives through and clinches with I Wanna Tussle against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roshi.
Roshi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roshi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Roshi here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
I Wanna Tussle is trying to maintain a safe position but Roshi gets an underhook and turns I Wanna Tussle into the ropes.
Roshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Roshi dominated that second round.
That's time! Roshi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Roshi swings widly with a right hand
and Roshi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Russell I Wanna Tussle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roshi closes the distance and clinches.
Roshi lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Roshi.
Roshi tries a body shot but I Wanna Tussle blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Roshi.
Roshi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Roshi lands a body shot.
Roshi misses with some punches.
Roshi lands with a short shot to the head.
I Wanna Tussle misses with a hook to the ribs.
I Wanna Tussle throws an elbow but it misses.
Roshi breaks the clinch.
I Wanna Tussle lands with an overhand left.
Roshi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
I Wanna Tussle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roshi moves away.
Roshi closes the distance and clinches.
Roshi taking a breather.
Roshi misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Roshi throws a head punch that misses.
Roshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
I Wanna Tussle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body kick there by I Wanna Tussle.
Roshi clinches up with I Wanna Tussle and pushes him back against the ropes.
Rory Roshi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
I Wanna Tussle pushes off an throws an elbow but Roshi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
I Wanna Tussle misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Roshi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roshi manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Roshi.
I Wanna Tussle tried to score with a low kick but Roshi checks it.
I Wanna Tussle misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I Wanna Tussle fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roshi.
I Wanna Tussle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
I Wanna Tussle misses the jab.
Roshi staying out of range there.
I Wanna Tussle connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roshi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before I Wanna Tussle has time to react.
Roshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from I Wanna Tussle.
A swing and a miss from I Wanna Tussle.
I Wanna Tussle throws a hook but Roshi avoids it easily.
Roshi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
I Wanna Tussle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roshi moves away.
I Wanna Tussle moves out of range of the strikes.
I Wanna Tussle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Roshi swinging wildly here.
Roshi misses with a looping right.
I Wanna Tussle wants to clinch up but Roshi keeps it at a distance.
Roshi slips under a jab from I Wanna Tussle.
Roshi looks to score with a jab to the body but I Wanna Tussle is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rory Roshi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Roshi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory Roshi!
Rory Roshi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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